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Options abound for Fairgoers for the 2023 Indiana State Fair to enjoy 100+ Free Things to do! The Indiana State Fair returns in just 9 days and there are many ways to save on your State Fair experience. The State Fair offers deals and discounts throughout the 18-day Fair, including 100+ free things to do…

Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are hydrofoils and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping industry? The shipping industry emits around three percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions annually, which is a comparable figure to that of the widely known airline industry’s footprint. Looking at how to make the shipping industry,…

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:33 a.m.SET: 9:14 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 90 °FLOW: 70 °F Today is…: • International Chess Day• Moon Day• Nap Day What Happened On This Day: • 2012 Aurora shooting. A gunman, James Holmes, opened fire in a movie theater during the premier of the Dark Night Rises in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12…

IEDC aims to build on significant momentum in energy, electric vehicle, semiconductor sectors with expanded global presence. Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today announced the opening of a new Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) office in Seoul to build on the growing industry ties and economic momentum between Indiana and South Korea. The office,…

Dear EarthTalk: Is virtual tourism better for the planet than actual tourism? If you’ve ever wanted to visit Yosemite National Park, the Great Barrier Reef or Tanzania’s Mt Kilimanjaro but couldn’t afford the costs or time away, virtual tourism might be just right for you. This latest trend in travel, which entails exploring destinations via…

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any electric vehicles available that can charge up using solar power (so you don’t have to plug them in to charge them)? Yes, there are electric vehicles (EVs) available that can be charged using solar power. Often referred to as solar-powered EVs or solar-charging EVs, these vehicles integrate solar panels into…

by John Grimaldi “We went up the stairs. My buddy jumped on the people he thought were wearing suicide vests. He went left, I went right. And that’s when I saw Osama bin Laden standing up taller than I thought.” That’s how former U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 member, senior chief petty officer Robert O’Neill…

(StatePoint) Love hiking in the great outdoors? Enjoy authentic, local cuisine? Get a thrill hurtling down mountain biking trails? Whatever sort of adventure you’re craving, Arkansas, also known as “The Natural State,” is a great destination to consider. “With wide-open landscapes, an abundance of natural resources, and friendly hospitality, an Arkansas trip is unlike any…

By: Marissa Meador While many young Hoosiers are enjoying their summers at the pool or playing video games at a friends’ house, a group of 18 teenagers are in a classroom planning for the future. As they listen to a speech from Marion Superior Court Judge Ryan Gardner, students take notes, sip water or Dunkin…

Dear EarthTalk: Can we mass produce heat pumps with the same effort as when the country retooled to make tanks for World War II? Environmental advocates are bullish on heat pumps as a better choice for home heating than the traditional options. “Heat pumps use only about a third as much electricity as baseboard electric…